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SB5925 • 2026

AGO investigation powers

Concerning the general powers and duties of the attorney general’s office.

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Sponsor
Senator Hansen, Senator Lovick, Senator Dhingra, Senator Hasegawa, Senator Nobles, Senator Pedersen, Senator Stanford
Last action
2026-02-11
Official status
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Effective date
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AGO investigation powers

AGO investigation powers

What This Bill Does

  • AGO investigation powers

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5925-S.E AMH CRJ H3668.1

0 • Civil Rights & Judiciary

ADOPTED AS AMENDED

Plain English: 5925-S.E AMH CRJ H3668.1 ESSB 5925 - H COMM AMD By Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary ADOPTED AS AMENDED 03/04/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.

  • 5925-S.E AMH CRJ H3668.1 ESSB 5925 - H COMM AMD By Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary ADOPTED AS AMENDED 03/04/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 1.
  • A new section is added to chapter 43.10 3 RCW to read as follows: 4 (1) The attorney general may issue written civil investigative 5 demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to written 6 interrogatories when facts and circumstances would reasonably lead to 7 possible violations of the United States Constitution, Washington 8 state Constitution, RCW 10.93.160 and 43.10.315, and chapters 39.12, 9 49.46, 49.48, 49.52, 49.60, and 70.48 RCW, as reviewed and approved 10 by an assistant attorney general in the division conducting the 11 investigation.
ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED

Plain English: 5925-S.E AMH ENGR H3668.E ESSB 5925 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED 03/04/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.

  • 5925-S.E AMH ENGR H3668.E ESSB 5925 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED 03/04/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 1.
  • A new section is added to chapter 43.10 3 RCW to read as follows: 4 (1) The attorney general may issue written civil investigative 5 demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to written 6 interrogatories when facts and circumstances would reasonably lead to 7 possible violations of the United States Constitution, Washington 8 state Constitution, RCW 10.93.160 and 43.10.315, and chapters 39.12, 9 49.46, 49.48, 49.52, 49.60, and 70.48 RCW, as reviewed and approved 10 by an assistant attorney general in the division conducting the 11 investigation.
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 306 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General to meet and confer with a person or entity that is the subject of an investigation and provide a right to cure any alleged violation before the Attorney General issues a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 306 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General to meet and confer with a person or entity that is the subject of an investigation and provide a right to cure any alleged violation before the Attorney General issues a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 306 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2149 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 1, line 5 of the striking amendment, after "(1)" insert "(a)" On page 1, after line 12 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(b) Prior to issuing a civil investigative demand under this section, the attorney general shall meet and confer with the person or entity that is the subject of the investigation and provide the person or entity with the right to cure any alleged violation." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 308 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires that an assistant attorney general review and approval of a civil investigative demand must be in writing and document the facts and circumstances that provide a reasonable suspicion that a violation has occurred.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 308 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires that an assistant attorney general review and approval of a civil investigative demand must be in writing and document the facts and circumstances that provide a reasonable suspicion that a violation has occurred.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 308 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2150 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 1, beginning on line 10 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" strike all material through "investigation" on line 12 and insert ".
  • A civil investigative demand may not be issued under this section unless an assistant attorney general in the division conducting the investigation has reviewed and approved the demand in a writing that documents the facts and circumstances that provide reasonable suspicion that a violation has occurred" --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 309 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Provides that each civil investigative demand that is issued must be personally approved in writing by the Attorney General.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 309 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Provides that each civil investigative demand that is issued must be personally approved in writing by the Attorney General.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 309 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2151 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 1, line 12 of the striking amendment, after "investigation." insert "A civil investigative demand may not be issued under this section unless the attorney general personally approves issuance of the demand in writing." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 310 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits the use of civil investigative demands for investigations of any federal government agency or its officers, agents, or employees.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 310 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits the use of civil investigative demands for investigations of any federal government agency or its officers, agents, or employees.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 310 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2152 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 2, after line 4 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(c) A civil investigative demand may not be issued under this section in an investigation of any federal government agency or its officers, agents, or employees." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 311 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits the Attorney General from providing documentary material and other information obtained pursuant to a civil investigative demand to any state, local, or federal law enforcement agency or to any person or entity for purposes of a law enforcement investigation.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 311 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits the Attorney General from providing documentary material and other information obtained pursuant to a civil investigative demand to any state, local, or federal law enforcement agency or to any person or entity for purposes of a law enforcement investigation.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 311 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2153 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 4, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "(ii)" strike "Consistent" and insert "(A) Except as provided in (b)(ii)(B) of this subsection, and consistent" On page 4, after line 21 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(B) The attorney general may not provide copies of documentary material, answers to written interrogatories, or transcripts of oral testimony to any state, local, or federal law enforcement agency, or to any person or entity for purposes of any law enforcement investigation." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 313 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General when investigating a matter that may also be a criminal law violation to consult with the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the potential criminal violation to identify and address potential conflicts between investigations.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 313 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General when investigating a matter that may also be a criminal law violation to consult with the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the potential criminal violation to identify and address potential conflicts between investigations.
  • Provides that if a law enforcement agency is the subject of the Attorney General's investigation, the consultation must be with the state of federal law enforcement agency with authority to investigate the potential criminal law violation by the subject law enforcement agency, such as the county sheriff, Washington State Patrol, or Federal Bureau of Investigation.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 313 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2154 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 26 of the striking amendment, after "(11)" insert "In any investigation under this section where the attorney general has reason to believe that the matter being investigated may also be a criminal law violation, the attorney general shall notify and consult with the law enforcement agency with primary territorial jurisdiction, as defined in RCW 10.93.020, over the potential criminal law violation to identify and address potential conflicts between investigations.
  • If the subject of the attorney general's investigation is a law enforcement agency, the attorney general's consultation must be with the state or federal law enforcement agency with authority to investigate the potential criminal law violation by the subject law enforcement agency, such as the county sheriff, Washington state patrol, or federal bureau of investigation.
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 314 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General's Office to reimburse a person or entity for any costs incurred in responding to and complying with a civil investigative demand if the investigation does not result in a judgment or settlement in favor of the Attorney General's Office, or other resolution that materially advances the purpose for issuance of the demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 314 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General's Office to reimburse a person or entity for any costs incurred in responding to and complying with a civil investigative demand if the investigation does not result in a judgment or settlement in favor of the Attorney General's Office, or other resolution that materially advances the purpose for issuance of the demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 314 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2155 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 26 of the striking amendment, after "(11)" insert "The attorney general's office shall fully reimburse all costs, including staff time, incurred by any person or entity in responding to and complying with a civil investigative demand issued under this section if the investigation does not result in a judgement or settlement in favor of the attorney general, or other resolution of the investigation that materially advances the identified purpose for issuance of the civil investigative demand.
  • (12)" --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 315 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General to issue an annual report that is posted on its website and submitted to the Legislature detailing any use of the civil investigative demand authority granted under the act, including investigations in which civil investigative demands were issued and the costs associated with the civil investigative demand process for both the Office of the Attorney General and the persons or entities required to comply with civil investigative demands.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 315 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General to issue an annual report that is posted on its website and submitted to the Legislature detailing any use of the civil investigative demand authority granted under the act, including investigations in which civil investigative demands were issued and the costs associated with the civil investigative demand process for both the Office of the Attorney General and the persons or entities required to comply with civil investigative demands.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 315 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2156 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
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WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 316 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Provides that a person or entity served with a civil investigative demand is entitled to retain an attorney at the expense of the Attorney General's Office (AGO).

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 316 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Provides that a person or entity served with a civil investigative demand is entitled to retain an attorney at the expense of the Attorney General's Office (AGO).
  • Requires the AGO to reimburse the person or entity for reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the party or entity in complying with the civil investigative demand or bringing an action in court to modify or set aside the demand or to require the Attorney General to perform a duty imposed by the act.
  • 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 316 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2157 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) Any person or entity served with a civil investigative demand issued under this section is entitled to retain an attorney, at the expense of the office of the attorney general, to provide legal counsel to the person or entity in responding to and complying with the demand.
  • The office of the attorney general must reimburse the person or entity for reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the party or entity in complying with the civil investigative demand or bringing an action under subsection (9) of this section." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 317 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Authorizes county prosecutors to investigate potential violations of the state and federal constitutions, state statutes, 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 317 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2158 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "NEW SECTION.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 317 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Authorizes county prosecutors to investigate potential violations of the state and federal constitutions, state statutes, 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 317 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2158 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
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  • 2.
  • A new section is added to chapter 36.27 RCW to read as follows: (1) A county prosecuting attorney is authorized to investigate possible violations of the United States Constitution, Washington state Constitution, state statutes, ethical standards, or other impropriety by the office of the attorney general.
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 321 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 321 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (TO H-3668.1/26) 2159 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 1 of the striking amendment, strike all material after line 2 and insert the following: "NEW SECTION.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 321 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh 5925-S.E AMH WALJ ADAM 321 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (TO H-3668.1/26) 2159 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 1 of the striking amendment, strike all material after line 2 and insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
  • 1.
  • A new section is added to chapter 43.10 RCW to read as follows: When the attorney general believes that facts and circumstances lead to a reasonable suspicion of possible violations of the United States Constitution, Washington state Constitution, RCW 10.93.160 and 43.10.315, and chapters 39.12, 49.46, 49.48, 49.52, 49.60, and 70.48 RCW, the attorney general may petition under section 2 of this act for appointment of a statewide special inquiry judge for purposes of investigating such violations and obtaining orders requiring a person or entity to produce documentary material, answer written interrogatories, or provide oral testimony that may be relevant to the investigation.
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 307 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Revises the standard for issuance of a civil investigate demand to require that facts and circumstances provide clear and convincing evidence of possible violations, rather than "would reasonably lead to" possible violations.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 307 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Revises the standard for issuance of a civil investigate demand to require that facts and circumstances provide clear and convincing evidence of possible violations, rather than "would reasonably lead to" possible violations.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 307 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2160 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 1, line 7 of the striking amendment, after "circumstances" strike "would reasonably lead to" and insert "provide clear and convincing evidence of" --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 312 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Provides that a person or entity that brings a court action to modify or set aside a civil investigative demand or to require the Attorney General to perform a duty required under the act is entitled to an award for all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in bringing the action.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 312 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Provides that a person or entity that brings a court action to modify or set aside a civil investigative demand or to require the Attorney General to perform a duty required under the act is entitled to an award for all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in bringing the action.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 312 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2161 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 5 of the striking amendment, after "motions." insert "A person or entity that prevails in an action brought under this section is entitled to an award for all costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the person or entity in bringing the action." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 318 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any business that qualifies for the small business tax credit from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 318 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any business that qualifies for the small business tax credit from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 318 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2162 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any business that qualifies for a tax credit under RCW 82.04.4451." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 319 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any religious organization from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 319 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any religious organization from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 319 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2163 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any religious organization." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 320 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any nonprofit corporation from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 320 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any nonprofit corporation from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 320 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2164 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any nonprofit corporation as defined in RCW 23.95.105." --- END
5925-S.E AMH DUFA ADAM 334

2195 • Dufault

SCOPED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH DUFA ADAM 334 1 - Official Print By Representative Dufault EFFECT: Provides that legislative privilege does not apply to internal deliberations about the act.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH DUFA ADAM 334 1 - Official Print By Representative Dufault EFFECT: Provides that legislative privilege does not apply to internal deliberations about the act.
  • Provides that internal deliberations include drafts, notes, recommendations, and internal and interbranch communications that express opinions or formulate or recommend policies.
  • 5925-S.E AMH DUFA ADAM 334 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2195 SCOPED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 326 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any city or county, or any subdivision thereof, or any federally recognized Indian tribe, from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 326 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any city or county, or any subdivision thereof, or any federally recognized Indian tribe, from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 326 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2207 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any city or county, or subdivision thereof, or any federally recognized Indian tribe." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 327 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any political subdivision of the state from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 327 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any political subdivision of the state from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 327 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2208 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any political subdivision of the state including any county, city, town, school district, special purpose district, local service district, or any other municipal corporation, quasi-municipal corporation, or political subdivision of the state." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 328 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any tribally-owned business from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 328 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any tribally-owned business from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 328 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2209 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any tribally-owned business." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 329 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any crisis pregnancy center from being issued a civil investigative demand and provides a definition for "crisis pregnancy center." 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 329 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2210 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any crisis pregnancy center.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 329 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any crisis pregnancy center from being issued a civil investigative demand and provides a definition for "crisis pregnancy center." 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 329 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2210 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any crisis pregnancy center.
  • For the purposes of this subsection, "crisis pregnancy center" means an organization that advertises, offers, or provides pregnancy tests or ultrasounds, and information about adoption or abortion, whether for a fee or as a free service, but does not provide any of the following: Medical care for pregnant women, comprehensive birth control services, or abortion or referrals for abortion.
  • "Crisis pregnancy center" does not include health care entities licensed under Title 18 RCW, hospitals and entities licensed under Title 70 RCW, or health care providers licensed under Title 18 RCW." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 330 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any private membership-based organization or association, including fraternal or benevolent organizations and associations, from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 330 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any private membership-based organization or association, including fraternal or benevolent organizations and associations, from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 330 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2211 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any private membership-based organization or association, including, but not limited to, fraternal or benevolent organizations or associations." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 331 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts hospitals and health care providers from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 331 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts hospitals and health care providers from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 331 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2212 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any hospital licensed under chapter 70.41 or 71.12 RCW or to any health care provider as defined in RCW 48.43.005." --- END
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 332 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any gun club or firearm range from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 332 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any gun club or firearm range from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 332 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2213 NOT ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any gun club or firearm range." --- END
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 333 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any day spa that offers traditional cultural practices from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 333 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Exempts any day spa that offers traditional cultural practices from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 333 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2214 WITHDRAWN 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 28 of the striking amendment, after "statutes." insert the following: "(12) This section does not apply to any day spa that offers traditional cultural practices." --- END
ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 322 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Adds the following criteria for issuance of a civil investigative demand: the investigation must be within the authority of Attorney General's Office; the demand must not be too indefinite; and any information sought must be reasonably relevant to the investigation.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 322 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Adds the following criteria for issuance of a civil investigative demand: the investigation must be within the authority of Attorney General's Office; the demand must not be too indefinite; and any information sought must be reasonably relevant to the investigation.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 322 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2288 ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 2, line 1 of the striking amendment, after "(b)" insert "A civil investigative demand must comply with the following criteria: (i) The investigation must be within the authority of the office of the attorney general; (ii) the demand must not be too indefinite; and (iii) any information sought must be reasonably relevant to the investigation.
  • (c)" --- END
ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 323 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Prohibits issuance of a civil investigative demand in any investigation of a federal government agency or its officers or employees for conduct undertaken in the course of official duties.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 323 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Prohibits issuance of a civil investigative demand in any investigation of a federal government agency or its officers or employees for conduct undertaken in the course of official duties.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 323 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2289 ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 2, line 1 of the striking amendment, after "(b)" insert "A civil investigative demand may not be issued under this section in an investigation of any federal government agency or its officers or employees for conduct undertaken in the course of their official duties.
  • (c)" --- END
ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 324 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Prohibits the Attorney General from providing documentary material and other information obtained pursuant to a civil investigative demand to any state, local, or federal law enforcement agency or to any person or entity for purposes of a criminal law enforcement investigation.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 324 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Prohibits the Attorney General from providing documentary material and other information obtained pursuant to a civil investigative demand to any state, local, or federal law enforcement agency or to any person or entity for purposes of a criminal law enforcement investigation.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 324 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2290 ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 4, line 11 of the striking amendment, after "(ii)" strike "Consistent" and insert "(A) Except as provided in (b)(ii)(B) of this subsection, and consistent" On page 4, after line 21 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(B) The attorney general may not provide copies of documentary material, answers to written interrogatories, or transcripts of oral testimony to any state, local, or federal law enforcement agency, or to any person or entity for purposes of any criminal law enforcement investigation." --- END
ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 325 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General, within 4 years of the effective date of the act, to provide a report to the Legislature detailing any use of civil investigative demand authority, including: the number of demands issued by year; the number set aside by a court; the number resulting in an informal, pre-suit resolution; and the number resulting in court action to enforce alleged violations.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 325 1 - Official Print By Representative Abell EFFECT: Requires the Attorney General, within 4 years of the effective date of the act, to provide a report to the Legislature detailing any use of civil investigative demand authority, including: the number of demands issued by year; the number set aside by a court; the number resulting in an informal, pre-suit resolution; and the number resulting in court action to enforce alleged violations.
  • 5925-S.E AMH ABEL ADAM 325 ESSB 5925 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-3668.1/26) 2291 ADOPTED 03/04/2026 On page 5, line 26 of the striking amendment, after "(11)" insert "Within four years of the effective date of this section, the attorney general shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature detailing any use of civil investigative demand authority granted under this section.
  • The report must include, but is not limited to: (a) The number of civil investigative demands issued by year; (b) The number of civil investigative demands set aside by the court by year; (c) The number of civil investigative demands by year that resulted in an informal, pre-suit resolution of alleged violations of law; and (d) The number of civil investigative demands by year that resulted in the attorney general filing an action in superior court to enforce alleged violations of law.
  • (12)" --- END
5925-S AMS CHRI S4910.1

584 • Christian

NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 5925-S AMS CHRI S4910.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 584 By Senator Christian NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to 5 written interrogatories to small businesses as defined in RCW 6 39.26.010 that are also certified by the office of minority and 7 women's business enterprises and have no negative licensing or wage 8 violations during any of the previous three years when investigating 9 possible violations of chapters 49.46, 49.48, and 49.52 RCW unless 10 the attorney general makes a documented finding of suspected imminent 11 violation by the entity." 12 EFFECT: Prevents the attorney general from issuing written civil investigative demands to certain small businesses when investigating possible violations of wage laws, unless the attorney general makes certain documented findings.

  • 5925-S AMS CHRI S4910.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 584 By Senator Christian NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to 5 written interrogatories to small businesses as defined in RCW 6 39.26.010 that are also certified by the office of minority and 7 women's business enterprises and have no negative licensing or wage 8 violations during any of the previous three years when investigating 9 possible violations of chapters 49.46, 49.48, and 49.52 RCW unless 10 the attorney general makes a documented finding of suspected imminent 11 violation by the entity." 12 EFFECT: Prevents the attorney general from issuing written civil investigative demands to certain small businesses when investigating possible violations of wage laws, unless the attorney general makes certain documented findings.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:eab 1 S-4910.1/26
5925-S AMS BOEH S4913.1

585 • Boehnke

WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS BOEH S4913.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 585 By Senator Boehnke WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 19, after "believes" insert "on a documented more 1 likely than not basis" 2 On page 2, line 2, after "believes" insert "on a documented more 3 likely than not basis, is" 4 EFFECT: Requires the AGO's belief of law violation to be documented and based on a more likely than not basis prior to issuing a CID.

  • 5925-S AMS BOEH S4913.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 585 By Senator Boehnke WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 19, after "believes" insert "on a documented more 1 likely than not basis" 2 On page 2, line 2, after "believes" insert "on a documented more 3 likely than not basis, is" 4 EFFECT: Requires the AGO's belief of law violation to be documented and based on a more likely than not basis prior to issuing a CID.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:eab 1 S-4913.1/26
5925-S AMS FORT S4917.1

597 • Fortunato

NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 5925-S AMS FORT S4917.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 597 By Senator Fortunato NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) If the civil investigation demand issued under this section 2 does not reveal any law violations, the attorney general must 3 reimburse the recipient of the demand for all costs associated with 4 responding to and complying with the civil investigative demand."5 EFFECT: Requires the AGO to reimburse CID recipients for any costs associated with compliance if the CID does not find any law violations.

  • 5925-S AMS FORT S4917.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 597 By Senator Fortunato NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) If the civil investigation demand issued under this section 2 does not reveal any law violations, the attorney general must 3 reimburse the recipient of the demand for all costs associated with 4 responding to and complying with the civil investigative demand."5 EFFECT: Requires the AGO to reimburse CID recipients for any costs associated with compliance if the CID does not find any law violations.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4917.1/26
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4918.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 598 By Senator Holy NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 3, line 36, after "shall be a" strike "misdemeanor" and 1 insert "class 1 civil infraction" 2 EFFECT: Replaces the misdemeanor for disclosure of existence of a civil investigative demand with a class 1 civil infraction.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4918.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 598 By Senator Holy NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 3, line 36, after "shall be a" strike "misdemeanor" and 1 insert "class 1 civil infraction" 2 EFFECT: Replaces the misdemeanor for disclosure of existence of a civil investigative demand with a class 1 civil infraction.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4918.1/26
NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4921.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 599 By Senator Holy NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 5, line 14, after "motions." insert "If the court imposes 1 a sanction for, and a person or entity is found guilty of, contempt 2 of court, the court may not impose imprisonment." 3 On page 5, line 34, after "motions." insert "If the court imposes 4 a sanction for, and a person or entity is found guilty of, contempt 5 of court, the court may not impose imprisonment." 6 EFFECT: Prohibits a court from imposing imprisonment if a person or entity is found guilty of contempt of court for failure to comply with a civil investigative demand.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4921.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 599 By Senator Holy NOT ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 5, line 14, after "motions." insert "If the court imposes 1 a sanction for, and a person or entity is found guilty of, contempt 2 of court, the court may not impose imprisonment." 3 On page 5, line 34, after "motions." insert "If the court imposes 4 a sanction for, and a person or entity is found guilty of, contempt 5 of court, the court may not impose imprisonment." 6 EFFECT: Prohibits a court from imposing imprisonment if a person or entity is found guilty of contempt of court for failure to comply with a civil investigative demand.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:ajr 1 S-4921.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S5009.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 602 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) This section does not apply to any business that is not 2 required to file a return with the department of revenue under RCW 3 82.32.045(5) or any business that would qualify under RCW 4 82.32.045(5) if the business was not required to report taxes imposed 5 under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW." 6 EFFECT: Exempts any business that is not required to file tax returns with the Department of Revenue from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S5009.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 602 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) This section does not apply to any business that is not 2 required to file a return with the department of revenue under RCW 3 82.32.045(5) or any business that would qualify under RCW 4 82.32.045(5) if the business was not required to report taxes imposed 5 under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW." 6 EFFECT: Exempts any business that is not required to file tax returns with the Department of Revenue from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:ajr 1 S-5009.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S5010.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 603 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) This section does not apply to any business that qualifies 2 for a tax credit under RCW 82.04.4451." 3 EFFECT: Exempts any business that qualifies for the small business tax credit from being issued a civil investigative demand.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S5010.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 603 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) This section does not apply to any business that qualifies 2 for a tax credit under RCW 82.04.4451." 3 EFFECT: Exempts any business that qualifies for the small business tax credit from being issued a civil investigative demand.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:ajr 1 S-5010.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4911.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 604 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to 5 written interrogatories to small businesses as defined in RCW 6 39.26.010 that are less than three years old when investigating 7 possible violations of chapters 49.46, 49.48, and 49.52 RCW unless 8 the attorney general makes a documented finding of suspected imminent 9 violation by the entity." 10 EFFECT: Prevents the attorney general from issuing written civil investigative demands to new small businesses investigating possible violations of wage laws, unless the attorney general makes certain documented findings.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4911.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 604 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to 5 written interrogatories to small businesses as defined in RCW 6 39.26.010 that are less than three years old when investigating 7 possible violations of chapters 49.46, 49.48, and 49.52 RCW unless 8 the attorney general makes a documented finding of suspected imminent 9 violation by the entity." 10 EFFECT: Prevents the attorney general from issuing written civil investigative demands to new small businesses investigating possible violations of wage laws, unless the attorney general makes certain documented findings.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:eab 1 S-4911.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4914.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 605 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, beginning on line 9, after "of the" strike all 1 material through "States Constitution," on line 10 2 EFFECT: Removes CID authority for violations of the US Constitution, retains CID authority for violations of the Washington state constitution.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4914.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 605 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, beginning on line 9, after "of the" strike all 1 material through "States Constitution," on line 10 2 EFFECT: Removes CID authority for violations of the US Constitution, retains CID authority for violations of the Washington state constitution.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4914.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4915.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 606 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 11, after "49.52," strike "49.60,"1 EFFECT: Removes authority to issue civil investigative demands based on violations of chapter 49.60 RCW.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4915.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 606 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 11, after "49.52," strike "49.60,"1 EFFECT: Removes authority to issue civil investigative demands based on violations of chapter 49.60 RCW.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4915.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4916.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 607 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 11, after " 49.52," strike " 49.60, and 70.48" and 1 insert ", and 49.60" 2 EFFECT: Removes authority to issue civil investigative demands based on violations of chapter 70.48 RCW.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4916.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 607 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 11, after " 49.52," strike " 49.60, and 70.48" and 1 insert ", and 49.60" 2 EFFECT: Removes authority to issue civil investigative demands based on violations of chapter 70.48 RCW.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4916.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4919.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 608 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 4, beginning on line 12, after "as the" strike all 1 material through "general" on line 13 and insert "secretary of state"2 EFFECT: Requires the secretary of state to prescribe reasonable terms and conditions for making copies of CID materials available for inspection and copying instead of the AGO.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4919.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 608 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 4, beginning on line 12, after "as the" strike all 1 material through "general" on line 13 and insert "secretary of state"2 EFFECT: Requires the secretary of state to prescribe reasonable terms and conditions for making copies of CID materials available for inspection and copying instead of the AGO.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:ajr 1 S-4919.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4920.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 609 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) If the recipient of any civil investigative demand issued 2 under this section does not respond to a demand and provides a good 3 faith justification citing a lack of understanding of the demand or 4 cannot afford an attorney to assist in responding to the demand, any 5 court of competent jurisdiction may appoint an attorney at the 6 state's expense." 7 EFFECT: Provides process for appointment of an attorney if the recipient of a CID fails to comply with a demand and the lack of compliance is based on a good faith justification related to an inability to understand the demand or afford an attorney.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4920.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 609 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) If the recipient of any civil investigative demand issued 2 under this section does not respond to a demand and provides a good 3 faith justification citing a lack of understanding of the demand or 4 cannot afford an attorney to assist in responding to the demand, any 5 court of competent jurisdiction may appoint an attorney at the 6 state's expense." 7 EFFECT: Provides process for appointment of an attorney if the recipient of a CID fails to comply with a demand and the lack of compliance is based on a good faith justification related to an inability to understand the demand or afford an attorney.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:ajr 1 S-4920.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4930.2 SSB 5925 - S AMD 610 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands under this section based on information 5 obtained by an investigator employed by the office of the attorney 6 general for undercover or covert civil or criminal law enforcement 7 activities if such investigator used a confidential driver's license 8 or identicard issued pursuant to RCW 46.08.--- (section 1, 9 chapter .

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4930.2 SSB 5925 - S AMD 610 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands under this section based on information 5 obtained by an investigator employed by the office of the attorney 6 general for undercover or covert civil or criminal law enforcement 7 activities if such investigator used a confidential driver's license 8 or identicard issued pursuant to RCW 46.08.--- (section 1, 9 chapter .
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WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4931.2 SSB 5925 - S AMD 611 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands under this section to law enforcement agencies 5 that have enacted a policy consistent with guidance published by the 6 attorney general pursuant to RCW 43.10.315." 7 EFFECT: Prevents the attorney general from issuing a civil investigative demand to law enforcement agencies that have adopted policies consistent with attorney general model policies regarding the keep Washington working act.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4931.2 SSB 5925 - S AMD 611 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 7, after " (1)" strike "The" and insert " (a) 1 Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, the" 2 On page 1, after line 12, insert the following:3 "(b) The attorney general may not issue written civil 4 investigative demands under this section to law enforcement agencies 5 that have enacted a policy consistent with guidance published by the 6 attorney general pursuant to RCW 43.10.315." 7 EFFECT: Prevents the attorney general from issuing a civil investigative demand to law enforcement agencies that have adopted policies consistent with attorney general model policies regarding the keep Washington working act.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:akl 1 S-4931.2/26 2nd draft
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4932.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 612 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12)(a) This section does not apply to an essential business.2 (b) For purposes of this subsection, "essential business" means 3 any business employing a person deemed an essential critical 4 infrastructure worker pursuant to the governor's proclamation no.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4932.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 612 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12)(a) This section does not apply to an essential business.2 (b) For purposes of this subsection, "essential business" means 3 any business employing a person deemed an essential critical 4 infrastructure worker pursuant to the governor's proclamation no.
  • 5 20-25, et seq., "Stay Home - Stay Healthy."" 6 EFFECT: Exempts essential businesses from being issued civil investigative demands.
  • Defines "essential business." --- END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4932.1/26
WITHDRAWN

Plain English: 5925-S AMS HOLY S4933.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 613 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) This section does not apply to any business that had no 2 amount of worldwide gross revenue in the immediately prior calendar 3 year." 4 EFFECT: Exempts businesses that did not record any revenue during the previous calendar year from being issued civil investigative demands.

  • 5925-S AMS HOLY S4933.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 613 By Senator Holy WITHDRAWN 02/11/2026 On page 5, after line 37, insert the following:1 "(12) This section does not apply to any business that had no 2 amount of worldwide gross revenue in the immediately prior calendar 3 year." 4 EFFECT: Exempts businesses that did not record any revenue during the previous calendar year from being issued civil investigative demands.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:jcm 1 S-4933.1/26
5925-S AMS WAGO S5038.1

616 • Wagoner

ADOPTED

Plain English: 5925-S AMS WAGO S5038.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 616 By Senator Wagoner ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 9, after "when" strike "investigating" and insert 1 "facts and circumstances would reasonably lead to" 2 On page 1, line 12, after "RCW" insert ", as reviewed and 3 approved by an assistant attorney general in the division conducting 4 the investigation" 5 EFFECT: Requires facts and circumstances to exist that would reasonably lead to possible violations of enumerated state and federal law prior to when the attorney general may issue written civil investigative demands.

  • 5925-S AMS WAGO S5038.1 SSB 5925 - S AMD 616 By Senator Wagoner ADOPTED 02/11/2026 On page 1, line 9, after "when" strike "investigating" and insert 1 "facts and circumstances would reasonably lead to" 2 On page 1, line 12, after "RCW" insert ", as reviewed and 3 approved by an assistant attorney general in the division conducting 4 the investigation" 5 EFFECT: Requires facts and circumstances to exist that would reasonably lead to possible violations of enumerated state and federal law prior to when the attorney general may issue written civil investigative demands.
  • Requires an assistant attorney general in the division conducting the investigation to review and approve of the civil investigative demand.
  • END --- Code Rev/KS:ajr 1 S-5038.1/26

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-11 Senate

    1st substitute bill substituted.

Official Summary Text

AGO investigation powers

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT Relating to the general powers and duties of the attorney 1
general's office; adding a new section to chapter 43.10 RCW; and 2
prescribing penalties. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.10 5
RCW to read as follows: 6
(1) The attorney general may issue written civil investigative 7
demands for documents, oral testimony, and answers to written 8
interrogatories when investigating possible violations of the United 9
States Constitution, Washington state Constitution, RCW 10.93.160, 10
10.118.030, 10.120.020, and 43.10.315, and chapters 10.116, 39.12, 11
49.46, 49.48, 49.52, 49.60, and 70.48 RCW. 12
(2)(a) Whenever the attorney general believes that any person or 13
entity: 14
(i) May be in possession, custody, or control of any original or 15
copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, 16
tabulation, map, chart, photograph, mechanical transcription, or 17
other tangible document or recording, wherever situate, which he or 18
she believes to be relevant to the subject matter of an investigation 19
of a possible violation of state or federal law under subsection (1) 20
of this section; or 21
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SENATE BILL 5925
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session
By Senators Hansen, Lovick, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Nobles, Pedersen, and
Stanford; by request of Attorney General
Prefiled 12/22/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee
on Law & Justice.
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(ii) May have knowledge of any information which the attorney 1
general believes relevant to the subject matter of such an 2
investigation, 3
he or she may, prior to the institution of a civil proceeding 4
thereon, execute in writing and cause to be served upon such a 5
person, a civil investigative demand requiring such person or entity 6
to produce such documentary material and permit inspection and 7
copying, to answer in writing written interrogatories, to give oral 8
testimony, or any combination of such demands pertaining to such 9
documentary material or information. 10
(b) This section is not applicable to criminal prosecutions.11
(3) Each such demand shall: 12
(a) State the statute and section or sections thereof, the 13
alleged violation of which is under investigation, and the general 14
subject matter of the investigation; 15
(b) If the demand is for the production of documentary material, 16
describe the class or classes of documentary material to be produced 17
thereunder with reasonable specificity so as fairly to indicate the 18
material demanded; 19
(c) Prescribe a return date within which the documentary material 20
is to be produced, the answers to written interrogatories are to be 21
made, or a date, time, and place at which oral testimony is to be 22
taken; and 23
(d) Identify the members of the attorney general's staff to whom 24
such documentary material is to be made available for inspection and 25
copying, to whom answers to written interrogatories are to be made, 26
or who are to conduct the examination for oral testimony.27
(4) No such demand shall: 28
(a) Contain any requirement which would be unreasonable or 29
improper if contained in a subpoena duces tecum, a request for 30
answers to written interrogatories, or a request for deposition upon 31
oral examination issued by a court of this state; or32
(b) Require the disclosure of any documentary material which 33
would be privileged, or which for any other reason would not be 34
required by a subpoena duces tecum issued by a court of this state.35
(5) Service of any such demand may be made by:36
(a) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to the person to be 37
served, or, if such person is not a natural person, to any officer or 38
managing agent of the entity to be served; or 39
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(b) Delivering a duly executed copy thereof to the principal 1
place of business in this state of the person or entity to be served; 2
or 3
(c) Mailing by registered or certified mail a duly executed copy 4
thereof addressed to the person or entity to be served at the 5
principal place of business in this state, or, if said person or 6
entity has no place of business in this state, to his, her, or its 7
principal office or place of business. 8
(6)(a) Documentary material demanded pursuant to the provisions 9
of this section shall be produced for inspection and copying during 10
normal business hours at the principal office or place of business of 11
the person or entity served, or at such other times and places as may 12
be agreed upon by the person or entity served and the attorney 13
general. 14
(b) Written interrogatories in a demand served under this section 15
shall be answered in the same manner as provided in the civil rules 16
for superior court. 17
(c) The oral testimony of any person or entity obtained pursuant 18
to a demand served under this section shall be taken in the same 19
manner as provided in the civil rules for superior court for the 20
taking of depositions. In the course of the deposition, the assistant 21
attorney general conducting the examination may exclude from the 22
place where the examination is held all persons other than the person 23
being examined, the person's counsel, and the officer before whom the 24
testimony is to be taken. 25
(d) Any person or entity compelled to appear pursuant to a demand 26
for oral testimony under this section may be accompanied by counsel.27
(e) The oral testimony of any person or entity obtained pursuant 28
to a demand served under this section shall be taken in the county 29
within which the person or entity resides, is found, or transacts 30
business, or in such other place as may be agreed upon between the 31
person or entity served and the attorney general. 32
(7) If, after prior court approval, a civil investigative demand 33
specifically prohibits disclosure of the existence or content of the 34
demand, unless otherwise ordered by a superior court for good cause 35
shown, it shall be a misdemeanor for any person or entity if not a 36
bank, trust company, mutual savings bank, credit union, or savings 37
and loan association organized under the laws of the United States or 38
of any one of the United States to disclose to any other person or 39
entity the existence or content of the demand, except for disclosure 40
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to counsel for the recipient of the demand or unless otherwise 1
required by law. 2
(8)(a) No documentary material, answers to written 3
interrogatories, or transcripts of oral testimony produced pursuant 4
to a demand, or copies thereof, shall, unless otherwise ordered by a 5
superior court for good cause shown, be produced for inspection or 6
copying by, nor shall the contents thereof be disclosed to other than 7
an authorized employee of the attorney general, without the consent 8
of the person or entity who produced such material, answered written 9
interrogatories, or gave oral testimony, except as otherwise provided 10
in this section. 11
(b)(i) Under such reasonable terms and conditions as the attorney 12
general shall prescribe, the copies of such documentary material, 13
answers to written interrogatories, or transcripts of oral testimony 14
shall be available for inspection and copying by the person or entity 15
who produced such material, answered written interrogatories, or gave 16
oral testimony, or any duly authorized representative of such person 17
or entity. 18
(ii) The attorney general may provide copies of such documentary 19
material, answers to written interrogatories, or transcripts of oral 20
testimony to an official of this state, the federal government, or 21
other state, who is charged with the enforcement of federal or state 22
laws, if before the disclosure the receiving official agrees in 23
writing that the information may not be disclosed to anyone other 24
than that official or the official's authorized employees. The 25
material provided under this subsection (8)(b)(ii) is subject to the 26
confidentiality restrictions set forth in this section and may not be 27
introduced as evidence in a criminal prosecution. 28
(c) The attorney general or any assistant attorney general may 29
use such copies of documentary material, answers to written 30
interrogatories, or transcripts of oral testimony as he or she 31
determines necessary in the enforcement of federal or state law, 32
including presentation before any court. However, any such material, 33
answers to written interrogatories, or transcripts of oral testimony 34
which contain trade secrets shall not be presented except with the 35
approval of the court in which action is pending after adequate 36
notice to the person or entity furnishing such material, answers to 37
written interrogatories, or oral testimony. 38
(9) At any time before the return date specified in the demand, 39
or within 20 days after the demand has been served, whichever period 40
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is shorter, a petition to extend the return date for, or to modify or 1
set aside a demand issued pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, 2
stating good cause, may be filed in the superior court for Thurston 3
county, or in such other county where the parties reside. A petition, 4
by the person or entity on whom the demand is served, stating good 5
cause, to require the attorney general or any person to perform any 6
duty imposed by the provisions of this section, and all other 7
petitions in connection with a demand, may be filed in the superior 8
court for Thurston county, or in the county where the parties reside. 9
The court shall have jurisdiction to impose such sanctions as are 10
provided for in the civil rules for superior court with respect to 11
discovery motions. 12
(10) Whenever any person or entity fails to comply with any civil 13
investigative demand for documentary material, answers to written 14
interrogatories, or oral testimony duly served upon him, her, or it 15
under this section, or whenever satisfactory copying or reproduction 16
of any such material cannot be done and such person or entity refuses 17
to surrender such material, the attorney general may file, in the 18
trial court of general jurisdiction of the county in which such 19
person or entity resides, is found, or transacts business, and serve 20
upon such person or entity a petition for an order of such court for 21
the enforcement of this section, except that if such person or entity 22
transacts business in more than one county such petition shall be 23
filed in the county in which such person or entity maintains his, 24
her, or its principal place of business, or in such other county as 25
may be agreed upon by the parties to such petition. Whenever any 26
petition is filed in the trial court of general jurisdiction of any 27
county under this section, such court shall have jurisdiction to hear 28
and determine the matter so presented and to enter such order or 29
orders as may be required to carry into effect the provisions of this 30
section, and may impose such sanctions as are provided for in the 31
civil rules for superior court with respect to discovery motions.32
(11) This section does not supersede or displace the authority of 33
the attorney general related to civil investigative demands under 34
other statutes. 35
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